Associate Professor or Professor Associate Dean
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Associate Professor or Professor & Associate DeanAgency
Prairie View A&M UniversityDepartment
College Of Agriculture Food & Natural ResourcesProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
Prairie View TexasJob Type
FacultyJob Description
The Associate Professor or Professor & Associate Dean provides leadership and support for the academic unit of the College. The individual will work closely with the Department Head and also assist the Dean as needed with academicrelated matters including student success promotion and tenure decisions and is responsible for quality assurance of administrative matters handled by the office. The ideal candidate should be studentcentered strategic and creative collaborative and have a robust track record of academic accomplishments including teaching advising and mentoring curriculum development recruitment and retention and student success initiatives.
Responsibilities:
Develop strategies in consultation with the Dean for allocation of resources management and support structures to implement the Colleges strategic action plan and enforce policies for education and resulting improvements in metrics for student admission retention graduation and career development including experiential learning. Curriculum expansion new delivery modalities and enrollment growth for both undergraduate and graduate programs are immediate priorities. Make recommendations to the Dean on all academic matters especially those pertaining to students and curricula. Represent the College at various committee meetings and functions; supervise administrative and support staff and work with the Department Head to establish faculty committees in areas including recruitment retention scholarships and development. Maintain currency and compliance with guidelines for all functioning committees. Promote faculty governance and studentcenteredness.
Oversee and assist with the coordination of curriculum/degree plans for the College of Agriculture Food & Natural Resources to ensure currency and degree relevancy. Coordinate and actively participate in student recruitment and retention programs to ensure successful enrollment targets. Work closely with the Department Head to monitor semester course offerings in terms of faculty assignment enrollment numbers number of offerings time of offerings and size of classes. Help coordinate investigate and resolve faculty and student complaints. Develop and maintain a public information and support system for and among alumni of the College. If time and interest permit teach undergraduate level courses in the College. Work effectively with the Executive Associate Director of Research and with the Executive Associate Director of Extension to facilitate student success and mission integration.
Assist the Dean in administration of the academic budget and procedures relating to the academic mission of the Colleges financial operations including reporting and policy implementation. Ensure that administrative matters are carried out effectively and efficiently. Collect data and assemble information concerning enrollment trends and other key metrics which can be used to inform better decisions. Promote the image and brand of the College to alumni donors and other stakeholders. Help develop funding opportunities for faculty administration and staff and coordinate accreditation studies and activities. In collaboration with other mission area leaders (research and extension respectively) coordinate research and outreach efforts to include grant/proposal submissions and compliance. Work closely with the Department Head and Dean to monitor and mentor tenuretrack faculty and promote a culture of success.
Participates and assists in collegewide events activities committees and performs other duties as deemed necessary.
Required Education and Experience:
Doctorate Degree in an area represented in the College.
At least five years of relevant experience.
A strong record of research and teaching excellence.
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of pedagogy research and the land grant missions.
Knowledge of information technology apps and online digital tools and platforms.
Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal leadership and organizational skills.
Job Posting Close Date:
Until Filled
Required Attachments:
Please attach all required documents listed belowin the attachment box labeled as either Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter attachment box. Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.
Resume or Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter
Application Submission Guidelines:
All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed HigherEdJobs etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via thePVAMUCareer site.
The required documents listed in the above Required Attachments section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above ator should you need assistance with the online application process.
Background Check Requirements:
All positions are securitysensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.
All positions are securitysensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
